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  Category: Division of Parks and Recreation


DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation reminds public that dunes in state parks are closed to sledding and snowboarding

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Friday, January 11, 2019

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation reminds residents and visitors that sledding, snowboarding, and other recreational activities are not allowed on Delaware’s dunes.




DNREC’s First State Heritage Park’s ‘First Saturday in the First State’ Jan. 5 presents programs including a history of the duPont family

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, January 3, 2019

From exploring the developments of the Victorian era and how it shaped Dover, to the duPont family’s place in the history of Delaware, First State Heritage Park’s “First Saturday in the First State” Jan. 5 offers much to see and do.




DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation to host public meeting on proposed changes in surf fishing program

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Monday, December 17, 2018

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation will discuss proposed changes to the surf fishing program at its upcoming, regularly-scheduled Parks and Recreation Council meeting.




DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation offers special holiday programs and events Dec. 24 – Jan 1

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, December 13, 2018

You don’t have to hibernate over the holidays this year if you get out and get moving in Delaware’s state parks. From “First Day Hikes,” to “Zoo Camp,” to “Stroller Rollers,” there is plenty to do and see in DNREC’s state parks over the winter break from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day.




DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin welcomes two new K-9 officers to duty for the Division of Parks & Recreation

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, December 6, 2018

DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin welcomed the Division of Parks & Recreation’s two new additions to their ranks, K-9s Vos and Leo. The K9 officers are officially on the job today, after graduating yesterday from the Delaware State Police Canine Program.







  Category: Division of Parks and Recreation

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation reminds public that dunes in state parks are closed to sledding and snowboarding

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Friday, January 11, 2019

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation reminds residents and visitors that sledding, snowboarding, and other recreational activities are not allowed on Delaware’s dunes.




DNREC’s First State Heritage Park’s ‘First Saturday in the First State’ Jan. 5 presents programs including a history of the duPont family

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, January 3, 2019

From exploring the developments of the Victorian era and how it shaped Dover, to the duPont family’s place in the history of Delaware, First State Heritage Park’s “First Saturday in the First State” Jan. 5 offers much to see and do.




DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation to host public meeting on proposed changes in surf fishing program

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Monday, December 17, 2018

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation will discuss proposed changes to the surf fishing program at its upcoming, regularly-scheduled Parks and Recreation Council meeting.




DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation offers special holiday programs and events Dec. 24 – Jan 1

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, December 13, 2018

You don’t have to hibernate over the holidays this year if you get out and get moving in Delaware’s state parks. From “First Day Hikes,” to “Zoo Camp,” to “Stroller Rollers,” there is plenty to do and see in DNREC’s state parks over the winter break from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day.




DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin welcomes two new K-9 officers to duty for the Division of Parks & Recreation

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, December 6, 2018

DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin welcomed the Division of Parks & Recreation’s two new additions to their ranks, K-9s Vos and Leo. The K9 officers are officially on the job today, after graduating yesterday from the Delaware State Police Canine Program.